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    How long does it take to make broccoli sprouts?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    It takes about one week for broccoli sprouts to begin growing in a sprout jar.
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    What do broccoli sprouts taste like?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Broccoli sprouts have a mild flavor that is very similar to alfalfa sprouts.
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    How do you make a sprouting jar?
    Maggie Moran
    Home & Garden Specialist
    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Wash seeds and place two tablespoons of seeds in a jar and cover with a few inches of water, place mesh over top of jar. Leave for 8 to 12 hours, then drain and place in shade at an angle that allows for ventilation. Repeat for several days.
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    How long do broccoli sprouts last in the refrigerator?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    If the sprouts are stored correctly, they can last for around six weeks inside a fridge.
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    Can I eat the roots of the broccoli sprouts, or should I cut the sprouts off above the roots?
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    The whole sprout is edible, so you can eat the roots.
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    If don't harvest the sprouts, will they grow into a broccoli plant?
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    Yes, they will. Growing broccoli is a little bit more difficult, however. If you're planting outdoors, you will need to tent them in order to prevent white moths from breeding and laying eggs in your plants.
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    Where is a good place to buy broccoli seeds?
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    I found the best place to buy sprouting seeds is from Mumms seeds. Google the name and their website is sprouting dot com. They sell many different varieties and even sell sprouting kits which include a mesh screen and elastic band. I live in a small city in northern Canada so online is often the best option.
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